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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 173.97 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 173.97 and 101.52 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 173.97 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/173.97 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 173.97 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 17,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661.43/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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